5 WEATHER INFORMATION/COLLEGE CLOSING Changes to the College daily schedule due to inclement weather can be accessed via: Radio Announcement College s Weather Information line: Bethlehem Campus: Monroe Campus: , ext. 880 College Website: NCC Alerts: registration required; see The NCC Alerts system is a notification system that enables the school to send urgent news to your cell phone or address. If the College is closed, there will be no clinical experience on that day. If the College opens late, there will be clinical experience on that day starting at the same time that the College opens. Classes on campus will begin when the college opens. 4

6 ACCREDITATION Practical Nursing Certificate Program The Practical Nursing Certificate program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. The ACEN can be contacted at (404) or 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia or on the web at College Northampton Community College is approved and registered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Commission can be contacted at or at 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

7 NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY The faculty hold certain beliefs and concepts essential for the education of the practical and the associate degree nurse. These beliefs and concepts are the foundation of the curriculum and organize its design, implementation and evaluation and are in accord with the mission and goals of the College. The faculty view people as unique individuals who are members of a diverse community. Each person possesses unique physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions. These dimensions affect behavior and change across the life span. People are deserving of respect and dignity and are entitled to achieve their maximal level of health and wellness. People exist as part of a global society and a community-at-large with common interests and goals. Biological, social, psychological, political and cultural forces influence their interaction with the social environment. The health care system is an integral part of this global society. Health is dynamic, interactive state of optimal, holistic well-being, which is affected by multiple dimensions and the individual s perception of his basic needs for a safe environment, physical integrity, psychosocial integrity, and health promotion. A state of illness exists when an individual is unable to obtain optimal wellness. Individuals strive to attain wellness across the lifespan. Nursing is an art and science, which uses caring as the foundation for practice to assist individuals to meet their basic human needs and achieve optimal wellness. Nursing uses the nursing process, communication and critical thinking as a framework for decision-making and delivery of outcome based nursing care. Nursing is an integral part of the collaborative health care system that provides assistance to empower individuals, families and diverse communities. The faculty believe that learning is a dynamic, student-centered, interactive process in which knowledge is acquired in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains resulting in behavioral changes. Learning is maximized when knowledge can be acquired progressively with increasing levels of complexity. In nursing education, behavioral changes are observable through the demonstration of clinical skills and application of classroom theory and acquisition of values relevant to nursing. Teaching is a process of providing direction for learning. The faculty, through the use of a variety of teaching modalities, provides opportunities for knowledge to be shared between teacher and learner directed toward attaining established competencies and course and program outcomes. Teaching occurs in a variety of settings and entails facilitation and evaluation of learning and the provision of feedback. 6

8 The faculty believes that nursing education should take place in an institution of higher learning and in a variety of settings. Nursing education is a systematic, participatory process in which the student combines a broad base of general education courses, theoretical and clinical nursing knowledge to develop competencies essential to safe, effective nursing practice. Learners are served best through a mutual caring commitment between teacher and learner, and education that is accessible, flexible, and designed to meet the educational goals of students with a diversity of backgrounds, abilities and needs. The nursing curriculum correlates theory and clinical application to prepare students to practice competently within the parameters of the Nurse Practice Act in Pennsylvania. The faculty recognizes the NLN Educational Outcomes of the Associate Degree Nurse on Entry into Practice and the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing as the definition for associate degree nursing. Associate degree nursing prepares the graduate nurse to provide safe, competent, holistic care in a variety of settings to individuals with common well-defined health problems across the life span. The practice of the graduate is characterized by critical thinking, accountability, and a commitment to the value of caring. The associate degree graduate uses the nursing process, a code of ethics, and legal framework as a basis for decision making in practice. The graduate is prepared to participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team committed to a collaborative approach to patient centered care. As a manager of care, the graduate provides and coordinates care for patients who have health care needs. The graduate of the associate degree nursing program is committed to professional growth, life-long learning and self-development. The graduate of the practical nursing program practices under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician/dentist. The primary role of the practical nurse is to provide nursing care for patients in structured health care settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The graduate practical nurse uses the nursing process when providing patient centered care to individuals, family, and significant others from diverse communities across the life span. The practical nurse graduate is accountable and committed to the value of caring. The graduate of the practical nursing program utilizes educational opportunities for continued personal and professional growth, and functions as an advocate for the health care consumer. The graduate practices within the ethical and legal framework of practical nursing and is responsible for ensuring high standards of nursing practice as outlined in the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.(NAPNES) Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs (2007). Original Approval: May 20, 1976 New Approval: May, 1986 Revised: May 1988, June 1992, May 1993, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2010 Reviewed: May 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007,

9 ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK Based on the philosophy and objectives of the nursing program, the organizing framework for the curriculum consists of four (4) factors: 1. human needs 2. the nursing process 3. sequential progression of courses from simple to complex 4. general education courses Human needs are life-sustaining factors that are basic components of life and include a safe environment, physiologic integrity and psychosocial integrity. A safe environment is one in which external and internal influences surrounding the individual provide safety and security. Physiologic integrity is the achievement of optimal physical functioning through basic care, physiologic adaptation, nutrition, and pharmacologic therapies. Psychosocial integrity encompasses spiritual, cultural and emotional components which contribute to an optimal state of mental health that an individual can achieve though coping and adaptation. Management of care, professional behaviors, communication, health promotion and growth and development are strands woven though the curriculum. Sequential steps of the nursing process are used through the curriculum to provide structure and process methodology. The nursing process provides a framework for the nurse to assess, analyze, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care. Employing critical thinking and problem solving skills, nursing courses are sequenced to facilitate progressive acquisition of nursing knowledge necessary to provide care. Initial coursework prepares students with basic fundamental principles. Subsequent courses incorporate new knowledge which enables students to meet patient needs of increased complexity. General education courses provide breadth and depth to the nursing curricula. Students in the PN certificate program complete general education courses which provide foundational knowledge in arts and sciences. Students in the ADN program must meet the core requirements of the college to earn the Associate in Applied Science degree. The core college curriculum is comprised of courses in humanities, social science, and math/science. The core enables the student to develop powers of reasoning and judgment, acquire desirable traits of character, and acquaint the student with broad scientific and humanities knowledge. Approved: May 1986 Revised: May 1987, 1988, 1989, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010 Reviewed: May 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007,

10 Northampton Community College Nursing Programs Essential Functions The student is expected to perform the same "essential functions of the employment position" as a licensed nurse. "A student must be able to practice nursing as it is defined in the law. He/she must have adequate cognitive, sensory and psychomotor functioning to effectively implement nursing care" (PA State Board of Nursing memo, 2/28/01, "Factors which Impact on Nursing Education Program Policies"). A student with sensory or motor-skill/strength limitations must be able to demonstrate the ability to meet those standards for performance, using adaptive equipment where necessary. "A student must be able to tolerate physically taxing activities and exercise restraint during stressful situations in order to meet the demands of the profession" (PA SBN memo). Accordingly, the standards for classroom and clinical participation will be interpreted by the Nursing Department to reflect the essential functions of a nurse's employment. The student must display physical and emotional stability such that his/her behavior will not lead to excessive absence from the classroom or clinical setting or render him/her unable to meet established reasonable standards of performance in the classroom or clinical setting. The essential functions are the basic cognitive, psychomotor, and affective activities that are essential to successful completion of the NCC nursing curriculum in leading to initial licensure as a nurse. Essential functions are categorized as: Sensory (tactile, visual, hearing and smell) communication, psychomotor (gross motor skills, fine motor skills, physical endurance, physical strength, mobility), intellectual and cognitive abilities (reading, arithmetic competence, analytic thinking, and critical thinking), professional and social attributes (interpersonal skills, and communication and application of legal/ethical principles and professional standards). The following are examples of essential functional abilities needed to be successful in the Nursing Program. All students are required to meet these essential functions. Allowing for individual differences, and encouraging program completion for students with a documented disability, the Nursing Program will work with the student and Disability Services to provide any reasonable accommodation to meet these essential functions. Contact the Nursing Department at if you have questions regarding these requirements. 9

15 Read measurement marks (e.g., measurement tapes, scales, etc.) Add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide whole numbers Compute fractions (e.g., medication dosages) Use a calculator Write numbers in records Use measurement tools recognized as central to the care of patients/clients. Perform dosage calculations in a time frame to deliver safe care Analytical Thinking Transfer knowledge from one situation to another Process information Evaluate outcomes Problem solve Prioritize tasks Use long-term memory Use short-term memory Critical Thinking Identify cause-effect relationships Integrate knowledge and skills Sequence information Handle multiple tasks and problem solve simultaneously Assimilate and apply knowledge acquired from multiple learning experiences Seek supervision and consultation in a timely manner Utilize assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses Prioritize tasks Comprehend and apply abstract concepts Professional and Social Attributes Nursing students must exercise good judgment and promptly complete all responsibilities required of each program. They must develop mature, sensitive, and effective professional relationships with others. They must be able to tolerate taxing workloads and function effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and function in the face of uncertainties and ambiguities. Concern for others, interpersonal competence and motivation are requisite for the programs. School of Nursing Essential Functions Interpersonal Skills Negotiate interpersonal conflict Respect differences in clients Establish rapport with clients Establish rapport with co-workers Clinical Examples Show respect for the differences in patients/clients and co-workers Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team (e.g., consult, negotiate, share) Establish rapport with patients/clients 14

16 Participate in partnered and group efforts in classroom and clinical learning activities Practice in a manner that is nonjudgmental and non-discriminatory Interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds Emotional Stability: Establish therapeutic boundaries Provide client with emotional support Adapt to changing environment/stress Deal with the unexpected (e.g., client going bad, crisis) Focus attention on tasks Monitor own emotions Perform multiple responsibilities concurrently Handle strong emotions (e.g., grief) Function effectively under stress Assume responsibility/ accountability for own actions Provide patient/family with emotional support Adapt effectively to changing environments and increasing tension levels in a variety of situations (e.g., learning, patient care, emergencies) Application of Legal/Ethical Principles and Professional Standards Nursing students must demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviors and must perform in an ethical manner in dealing with others. The nursing programs require personal integrity and the adherence to standards that reflect the values and functions of the profession. (NCC Policy on Student Professional Conduct Conduct.htm) Department of Nursing Essential Functions Demonstrate the application of the professional nursing Code of Ethics to clinical practice Adhere to the practice standards of the nursing profession Adhere to the legal/ethical standards set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Pennsylvania Apply negotiation and mediation skills in ethical decision making Reflect the values of the profession in their practice Clinical Examples Abide by professional standards of practice Demonstrate ethical and professional attitudes and conduct Assist individuals and families in making end-of-life decision Participate in ethics committee activities relative to patients/ clients receiving nursing care Participate in professional nursing organizations Advocate for the welfare of individuals and groups 15

17 Demonstrate accountability for one s own practice Take action to protect the public from the unsafe, illegal or unethical practice of others Participate in the legal/regulatory/ social policy processes that influence health care and nursing practice Act as a moral agent in the practice of nursing Practice in a manner that preserves/protects client autonomy, dignity and rights Act as a nurse advocate Maintain client confidentiality Data adapted from A Validation Study: Functional Abilities Essential for Nursing Practice by Carolyn J. Yocom, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.,

18 PROGRAM OUTCOMES PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM The graduate of the program will: 1. Demonstrate completion of the curriculum objectives and associated competencies: a. Assist in the application of the nursing process to provide nursing care to individuals across the lifespan through efficient and effective use of resources in structured health care settings. b. Communicate effectively with patients, their support systems, and the health care team through the use of interpersonal skills and technology. c. Assess the health status and health care needs of patients through the collection of data within established protocols and guidelines. d. Employ basic clinical decision making based on critical thinking skills to deliver safe effective nursing care under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse, physician, or dentist. e. Demonstrate caring interventions based on accepted standards of care and the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient. f. Collaborate with patients, support persons, members of the health care team and community agencies to provide patient-centered quality care. g. Utilize the teaching-learning processes to promote, maintain, and restore health to individuals within their communities. h. Demonstrate professional accountability and commitment to standards of professional practice while practicing nursing within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks. 2. Students will be prepared to successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination - PN. 3. Students will be satisfied with their nursing education. 4. Students will be prepared for and gain employment in a variety of settings. Approved: May, 1986 Revised: May, 1987, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2006 Reviewed: May, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007,

19 Program of Study: Practical Nursing Certificate Awarded: Practical Nursing First Semester Course Code Course Title Credits NURS 101 Introduction to Nursing 8 ENGL 101C English I 3 BIOS 160 Human Biology 4 PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 Total Semester Credits 18 Second Semester NURS 151 Medical/Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse 8 PSYC 258 Developmental Psychology 3 SOCA 103 Principles of Sociology 3 Total Semester Credits 14 Third Semester* NURS 205 Geriatric Nursing for the Practical Nurse 4 NURS 206 Maternal Nursing for the Practical Nurse 4 NURS 207 Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse 4 12 Total Credits 43 + For the SOCA elective, students must select a SOCA course from the list of approved General Educations courses - SOCA 102 or 103 is recommended. * Third semester course are offered during the summer sessions. General education course required within the nursing curriculum must be completed prior to or concurrently with the nursing courses offered in the same semester. For example, students entering Level II must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 258 and a Sociology/Anthropology elective with the complement of nursing courses taken within that semester. Graduation requirements are outlined in the college catalog. Please consult the catalog under Degree Information. 18

20 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LEVEL I OBJECTIVES Achievement of Level I objectives is determined by: 1. Satisfactory completion of NURS 101 Introduction to Nursing. 2. Satisfactory completion of: Human Biology BIOS 160 English I ENGL 101 Introduction to Psychology (WC) (SSB) PSYC Meeting nursing objectives for Level I. At the completion of the Level I, the student will: 1. Identify components of the nursing process. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing process and its use in nursing practice. 3. Begin to apply all the components of the nursing process to patients of different ages in a stable health state who require minimal assistance in a variety of health care settings. 4. Begin to demonstrate critical thinking. 5. Identify therapeutic techniques of communication. 6. Recognize that caring is the essence of nursing practice. 7. Identify legal-ethical nursing practices. 8. Maintain accountability for own actions. 9. Recognize biological and psychosocial needs within the scope of nursing. 10. Recognize the need for an environment conducive to safe, effective patient care. 11. Begin to identify health promotion and prevention activities. 12. Recognize the need for personal and professional growth. 1993; Revised: 5/95, 3/98, 5/98, 2000, 2006 Reviewed: Annually 19

21 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LEVEL II OBJECTIVES Achievement of Level II objectives is determined by: 1. Satisfactory completion of: NURS 151 NURS 205 NURS 206 NURS Satisfactory completion of: Developmental Psychology - PSYC 258 Sociology/Anthropology Elective 3. Meeting nursing objectives: At the completion of Level II, the student will: 1. Use the nursing process in the care of patients across the life span in a variety of health care settings. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking as related to common health problems. 3. Use appropriate channels of communication within the organizational structure. 4. Maintain a therapeutic caring relationship with patients and families. 5. Practice within the legal-ethical framework of nursing. 6. Maintain accountability for one s own actions. 7. Demonstrate interrelatedness of nursing actions associated with patients psychological and psycho-social needs within standards of nursing practice. 8. Use environmental principles as they relate to patients across the life span. 9. Initiate health promotion and presentation activities. 10. Demonstrate a responsibility for continued personal and professional growth in education. 11. Describes the role of the LPN as a member of the health care team. 12. Participates in a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. 13. Implements teaching strategies for assigned patients and families Reviewed Annually 20

22 Classroom and Clinical Behavioral Expectations for the Student of Professional Nursing The rigorous discipline of nursing demands that nursing students fully engage in the learning and role formation necessary to become a professional nurse. Classroom and clinical education is of paramount importance for this transformation. Because the focus of our study is the human person, our nursing behaviors, even as learners, must demonstrate values of academic honesty, accountability, compassion, commitment, and adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards both in the classroom and the clinical agency. Inherent to these professional behaviors is the simple expectation that each student s work, except where documented, is wholly their own; and, that each student s assignments, assessments, quizzes and examinations are performed without unfair or illegal advantage. The nursing student will have access to numerous outlines and study guides created by the instructor specifically for this course. Use of any materials not distributed by nursing faculty during the time frame of student s enrollment in the course may be a violation of the college s Academic Honesty Policy. It is the student s responsibility to obtain verification from the instructor whether or not these materials may be used without penalty. Nursing students enter into trust-based relationships with patients, peers, faculty and agency staff for the purpose of providing care to vulnerable persons. Therefore, nursing students have a high duty to ensure the integrity of their own academic preparation, as well as the integrity of the Nursing Program. Specific examples of personal violations of academic honesty are listed below. Penalties for personal violations many include course failure. If the student has knowledge that professional trust has been broken and/ or that the integrity of an experience, assignment, assessment, test, or examination has been violated, the nursing student is expected to notify the faculty or Dean of Students. Examples of student violations: Use of unauthorized materials during an assessment, quiz, test or examination. Providing or receiving unauthorized assistance during an assessment, quiz, test or examination. Practicing any form of deceit in an assessment, quiz, test, examination or paper. Posing as another student or allowing another student to pose as one s self during an assessment, test, examination or clinical assignment. This violation includes on- line assignments, assessments, tests and examinations. Recording, transcribing, using or distributing any part of a previously administered assessment, quiz, test or examination. Buying, selling, improperly obtaining or using any assessment, test or examination in advance of its administration. 21

23 The following are departmental guidelines for test taking in the department of nursing. Calculators are permitted during quizzes and examinations. The student understands that scientific or advanced calculators, PDAs or cell phones are NOT permitted. Nursing students must come prepared with a "simple" calculator. Students who "forget" a calculator will not be allowed to borrow from another student! Backpacks and other belongings must be placed at the front of the room prior to the beginning of the exam. The only items students should have at their desk is a simple calculator and a pencil or two. Scrap paper (if allowed) will be handed out by the instructor and collected with the test copy. Students are NOT allowed to use their own scrap paper. Students may NOT wear hats with a brim during testing. Students may NOT have beverages with a label on the container during an examination or test. Any beverage must have the label removed prior to the beginning of an exam. Tests will be printed as double sided documents. The NCC nursing student is expected to abide by the requirements and policies contained in the Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook. Specifically, the nursing student will abide by the following expectations: The student will attend all classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The student will be prepared for all classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. o It is expected that the student prepare prior to arriving at all classroom and laboratory experiences. The student will understand that faculty will not permit a student to leave class or lab to print handouts, outlines or articles provided by faculty. o It is expected that the student prepare prior to arriving at every clinical experience. Students should be well prepared to discuss each assigned patient s case history, pathophysiology, plan of care and medication regimen. Any student arriving unprepared may be dismissed from clinical and subsequently given an unexcused absence for the experience. The student will be required to make up the experience at the discretion of Faculty and/or the Director of Nursing. The student will communicate and interact with others in a respectful, professional manner. Students are expected to respect one another and the faculty. Students understand that only one person speaks at a time during classroom and laboratory experiences. Students also understand that talking amongst one another during class or lab will not be tolerated. The student understands that foul language or sexually explicit language or comments will not be tolerated in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting. The student will also agree to avoid the use of foul or sexually explicit language or comments in conversation or in the form of written communication ( ). 22

24 Any student engaging in aggressive, disrespectful, unethical or sexual harassing behavior toward any person encountered through this course of study, including patients, peers, staff persons, visitors or faculty will be directed to leave or be escorted off the clinical unit or NCC campus by security. This behavior will also require a conference with faculty and the Director of Nursing, as well as the Dean of Students. The use of cell phones in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting is not permitted. The use of cell phones includes making calls, checking voice mail and text messaging. Cell phones are expected to be turned off (not on vibration mode) for all classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. The student will assume responsibility for their own learning. Students are expected to check blackboard and their Northampton on a daily basis. Important announcements may be posted on blackboard at any given time and it is the expectation that students take responsibility for their education and periodically check the course blackboard site and/or their Northampton account. The student understands that the course faculty cannot cover every detail of theoretical knowledge in the classroom or laboratory setting. The student is responsible for reading and understanding theory discussed in the course textbook and supplemental readings provided by the faculty. The student understands that all written work be submitted as a hard copy. Electronic submission is not permitted and will not be accepted. The student understands that extensions for assignments will not be granted. This document has been prepared so that every student enrolled in the nursing programs at Northampton Community College will understand what is expected in regard to classroom and clinical conduct. The student must understand that failure to comply with these stated expectations will have a negative impact on his or her overall course grade, and may also affect progression in the Nursing Program. Reviewed annually. 23

25 GRADUATION Graduation requirements are outlined in the college catalog and available at for your review. Students must complete an Application for Graduation at the Main Campus Records Office, the Monroe Campus Enrollment Office or on the web to receive their degree, certificate or diploma. See the College Calendar for the due date for each semester. Commencement exercises are held twice a year in Bethlehem following the fall and spring semesters; August and December graduates should attend the winter ceremony in January. 24

26 STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Students, faculty or community members with complaints related to the nursing department should attempt to resolve the issue with the individual(s) most directly involved. If a resolution is not reached, a written complaint may be submitted to the Director of Nursing programs. Written complaints will be handled according to the process and time frames outlined in the college Academic Appeal Policy. This policy is available for your review at 25

27 NURSING DEPARTMENT CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY Confidentiality is a patient s right and the responsibility of the nurse, nursing student, and health care team members. Any information in written, oral, or electronic form about a patient s physical, emotional, or mental health or treatment is considered confidential and should be shared only in a private area among healthcare providers involved in the care and treatment of the patient. This information must be handled discretely and privately and protected against theft, loss, or inappropriate disclosure. Nursing students, by virtue of the educational process, will routinely have access to protected health information (PHI) of patients under their care at a variety of clinical agencies. In accordance with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, nursing students will participate in annual educational review sessions regarding confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Documentation of participation in the review sessions will be retained in the students file. Students sign a confidentiality agreement upon entrance into the nursing program which is retained in their file. Students will comply with the Confidentiality Policies and HIPAA regulations at the clinical agency where they are assigned for clinical lab. Assignments that include patient-related information must be handled securely to avoid unnecessary or inadvertent disclosure and will not include patient identifying information. Students suspected of violating patient confidentiality will be suspended from clinical and an investigation will be conducted by the Director. A student found to have violated patient confidentiality will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the program. nurs/confidentiality policy 4/03 Reviewed annually 26

28 GRADING 1. Grades represent the individual student s mastery of course and clinical objectives. Grades will be assigned both a numerical value and letter grade based on the following scale: A = A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = C = F = less than A minimum grade of 75% is required to satisfactorily complete the theoretical component of each nursing course. 3. Achievement of clinical objectives is evaluated via course specific clinical evaluation tools on a pass/fail basis. 4. Students must pass both the theoretical and clinical portions of the course to receive a satisfactory grade for the course, enabling progression in the program. All PN nursing courses have concurrent clinical time. 5. Failure to achieve a satisfactory grade in all nursing courses within each level prohibits progression in the nursing sequence to the next level. 6. Grade appeals will follow the process as outlined in the College catalog. The policy can be accessed on the web at: Academic/Appeals.htm. 27

29 PROGRESSION POLICY 1. For continuation in the program, the student must earn a "C" or better in all nursing course work. 2. All pre and co requisite courses must be taken prior to or in sequence as outlined in the nursing program of study (curriculum). 3. The student who has withdrawn from the program or who has failed a nursing course will be readmitted to the nursing program only on a space available basis at the time of readmission. Course requirements will be stipulated by the current curriculum at the time of readmission. 4. Advanced placement candidates must complete all courses in the curriculum sequences which are required prior to their point of entry prior to admission. 5. The safety of patients is a primary focus of competent nursing care. Students are expected to maintain patient safety during all clinical experiences. Violation of safety may result in disciplinary action up to and including program dismissal. 6. Students are expected to uphold the professional standards outlined in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics (see ANA Code-of-Ethics.pdf ) and the Classroom and Clinical Behavioral Expectations (see Classroom and Clinical Behavioral Expectations.docx ) for the Student of Professional Nursing document. Failure to comply with these expectations may result in disciplinary action up to and including program dismissal. 28

30 REMEDIATION FOR IMPROVING CLINICAL PERFORMANCE 1. If a student's clinical performance is not progressing satisfactorily toward meeting the course objectives, the clinical faculty member will prepare a written remedial plan in collaboration with the lead faculty member. The plan will be presented to the student at a meeting to include student, lead faculty and adjunct clinical faculty involved. The plan will define specific area(s) of remediation, proposed learning options/methods, expected outcomes and a time frame for evaluation of student progress. 2. A copy of the plan will be retained by the full-time faculty and a copy placed in the student s file in the Nursing Department Office. 3. Progress will be documented by the faculty and communicated to the student in a timely manner. Adjunct faculty are responsible for informing full-time faculty of the student s progress. 4. For students requiring additional practice in the nursing laboratory, faculty will complete a Skill Lab Remediation form and make a phone referral to the Lab Assistant. 29

32 ATTENDANCE POLICY The Nursing department follows the guidelines for attendance outlined in the College Student Handbook at and the college catalog at Class attendance and engagement in the learning process are critical factors in determining students success in their courses. NCC students are expected to attend all class sessions of courses in which they are enrolled, and are responsible for all material presented in class sessions of these courses. However, a student who misses class more than twice the number of weekly meetings of the class* (or the equivalent in short term courses) may be withdrawn from the course by the Instructor. Students who are withdrawn for poor attendance will receive a grade of W. Faculty may issue a withdrawal through the first 90% of the semester (14th week or equivalent in short term classes*). After the 90% period, a student may not withdraw or be withdrawn. Nursing students are expected to attend all class, lab and clinical sessions of courses in which they are enrolled and are responsible for all material presented therein. Regular attendance is essential for successful completion of the program. No clinical absences are permitted. Absences will be monitored by faculty. Time missed will be made up via methods at the discretion of the faculty. Students absent without a valid excuse for more than twice the number of weekly meetings or who cannot meet the course objectives because of excessive absences will be withdrawn from the class. Unexcused absences may include, but are not limited to tardiness, unreported absence, scheduled vacation or events, excessive undocumented illness. If it is determined that the student will be unable to meet the course objectives within the assigned time frame, a meeting will be conducted with the student to explore academic options. a. Absence from Clinical Laboratory 1) Students are required to attend all scheduled clinical laboratory sessions. All clinical absences will require student make-up according to methods outlined by the faculty and/or Director to ensure course/clinical objectives are met. Absences are to be reported to the designated faculty as soon as absence is apparent. Each unexcused absence will result in a two point deduction from the student s course theory grade. If a student is absent from clinical two or more days (excused or unexcused), the student s performance will be reviewed by the faculty and/or Director to determine whether clinical objectives can be met. If it is determined that the student can meet the objectives, a makeup plan will be developed. If successful completion of the objectives is unlikely or unreasonable, the student will be withdrawn from the course. 31

33 b. Absences from Class/Lab/Clinical If a student is absent from class/lab/clinical for two or more consecutive days, s/he must present a physician s note to the College Health Center stating: Dates of Treatment Release date to return to class and/or clinical 2) Late Starts: If the College delays opening, students are to report to the clinical agencies at the time designated when the College will open. 3) Labor Disputes: Students are required to make up theory and/or clinical practice which have been canceled due to labor disputes. The College will make every effort to place students where course objectives can be met. In case of labor disputes at the College, NCC policy will be followed as to cancellations or refunds. 4) Tardiness: Students are expected to report to class and clinical on time to be mentally and physically prepared to participate in clinical at their scheduled time. Tardiness is disruptive to faculty and clinical agency staff and will not be tolerated. 5) Notification: In the event that tardiness or absence is necessary, the student must contact the clinical agency where s/he was assigned as soon as possible. The student should attempt to notify the responsible faculty member as well. Failure to directly notify faculty and/or clinical unit when absent or tardy will result in a one point theory grade reduction per incident. 32

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